The Republican journal., 1887-07-14
Home Thoughts,

While sitting at the open window looking at
tine bright an,l beautiful clear sky. casting its
perfect blue into tie running river: the Assn
bet with its grassy borders winding in and
! out; the trees with their huge branches stretch
Ing forth, offering rest beneath their shade to
many worn pedestrian; the little bridge that
enhances the view that leads 50 direct Il road to
Concord, where many of our grcat writers
and historians lie buried, in life winning fame
never TO be forgotten; the little yellow farm
house. with the large barn, and the wide
stretch OF land under process of cultivation;
the pine woods of considerable extent: then
the train ON the Lowell, within forty rods of
where sit, comes rollin@I by with all grandeur
and seeming defiance.
Then, as | look around, taking in my own
little humble home, 50 pleasantly situated,
drink deep the beauty of nature and the al
vantage> of "out of town life
There is indeed much to be thankful for. al
though there are many lonely hours especially
where there are no little footsteps to pattcr af-
ter lis. No bright bluc eyes, up-lurncd i'm an
intcrrogatng WAY for knowledge. no little
q,
tends TO make home Il paradise.
Still we can mold our every day life much 10
our liking: for much trouble could be avcrtcd
if we so choose. But, at the same time we
need encouragement. a word of approval Il
pleasant smile, ana Il kindly manner. will work
wonders.
While Il wifi" dcS otc> herself to her husband
he argues ''>hc is only doing that which She
ought" Does he net toll with his brain tif no;
with his hands, and pay the required sum for
the plentiful lar,!er: lie may he Il temperate
man. and not fond of the fair sen, ..Irncc there
is no cause to romplan-'
All these virtues Gigantic n we know them
I" be, are good. so far rs they extend. But, it
may be here added that it is not always ~hm
YOU do. hut what YOU omit doing, that leads us
through the labyrinhian walks OF life, some
times in sorrow, and oft times in tangled de>-
pair. There is great difference in men; some
do no, know how to appreciate II true woman,
and | believe that domestic troubles many
times are brought ON by the nditlrrcn, man
ner the husband exhibits towards his wife
and i'll many eases, is the base of wolnan'~
niidciity.
With but little "Nrrtion on the part Of a man,
home could be made happier and far more at
tra"tiyc, if lie wou encourage affection and
love ut his own lrc>c.
think if men would realize how dependent
we poor women art on their kind words and
sympathy. they would try to be more thought
ful and attentive. All! Men!. Little do you
hn ,I.,,,tI ,f brin "a,
homes by your lille. careless words. We are
like tender plants must he cared for and pro-
tecte,I.
But, with love AT the heIn what can We not
endure?
The antoc | would give seems simple.
so easily compiled with (as view it, if obtain
ed, would bring with it Il world of reform.
An ailec'onaic alicu, as you went your way
to business. A kiss and kind word now and
them instead of an oath. 4 pleasant walk or
II ramblc in the woods.
An hour of conversation occasionally. All
this is in harmony with the poorest mans
pockethook, and would show that Il coniiliny
spirit existed as was intended by the marriage
tic. 1t would be Il world of comfort to the
poor wcary-hcarte,l, who is alone many an
hour, in pcrplcXity of thought planning how
to best please stern, austerc man. who once
was husband. and in that name lace aud Iitc
Give all your affection to your family.
Who deserves it more?
Why not reap harvest in this world, that
will reflect brightness and glory in this world.
that will reflect brightness and glory cycrlast-
ing. l trust this plain and simple statement
will take root in many honest hearts, that mean
well, but are prone to be careless and needless,
of that which is of the utmost Importance.
&. A.G.
Warncrsvilie, Mass.